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WX16 AXN

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,642 mi
Last recorded61,642 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 AXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 61,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge advise tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth inner edge 165/60/14 advise changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2026 61,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing on inner edge advise tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth inner edge 165/60/14 advise changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column attachment defective knock from column u j bolt lower loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 54,794 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 47,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn smooth inner edge and tread on 2mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.5mm and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn advise on pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin another 2000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished inner and outer edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 42,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 42,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 35,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2021 30,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 21,759 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 21,759 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 18,980 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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WX16 AXN is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 28,485 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX16 AXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WX16 AXN registered?

WX16 AXN is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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The MOT history for WX16 AXN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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